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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,102.49, 1,182,319.81 and 255,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,102.49, 1,182,319.81 and 255,582 is: 383,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,102.49 : 1,182,319.81 = 255,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,102.49/1,182,319.81 = 255,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,102.49x = 1,182,319.81 × 255,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,102.49x = 302,179,661,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,179,661,679.42/788,102.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,426.86

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